Haiku, Kimo, Poetry, Theme Prompt, Writing Challenge, Writing Prompts

October Sunset: A Kimo

Written for Val’s Haiku Scavenger Hunt
#7 where we are asked to write a kimo.

Image by Me & Gemini

golden light fades softly on the chill wind

autumn drifts through clear blue sky

fall’s shadows stretch out long

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Nancy’s Notes: A Kimo is a post-haiku form from Israel having 3 lines with a syllable count of 10-7-6. There is no rhyme.

This is “October Skies” by Mumford & Sons

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